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Findesen Family History

Findesen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Findeisen, Lindeen, Linden, Lindsey, Ringeisen, Wiesen, Fieser

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Where is the Findesen family from?

You can see how Findesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Findesen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Findesen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Findesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Findesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findesen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Findesen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Findesen. For the veterans among your Findesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findesen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Findesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Findesen in 1965 was 67, and 54 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findesen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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